Dear Senator Casey, Senator Toomey, and Representative Fitzpatrick,

I am an independent voter living in Hatfield township. I am a mother of two college students and will be attending graduate school myself this fall at the University of Pennsylvania. I know I should not be able to be shocked at the inhumanity of ICE anymore and yet this past week, I was again shocked and disgusted when I learned of the new policy ordering international students whose classes have been moved online to return to their native countries. 

This policy is unnecessary and callous. It does nothing to promote America’s best interests. International students provide value income to universities in tuition, housing, and fees and contribute to our local economies. Their unique perspective adds to the diversity and quality of the educational experience of all students. I want my daughters to live and work with international students. I want to work with them as well.

I want you to understand that this policy is harmful to our economy, our educational institutions, and America’s students. Please take a stand against this ICE policy and for America.

Regards,
Eliza (Pennsylvania)